What is another word for given in marriage?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈɪvən ɪn mˈaɹɪd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
The phrase "given in marriage" refers to the tradition in which a father or other male guardian presents their daughter or ward to the groom during a wedding ceremony. While this term is commonly used within Western culture, there are various synonyms that convey the same meaning or sentiment. Examples of such synonyms include "handed over," "presented," "bestowed," "entrusted," "bequeathed," "conferred," and "delivered." Each of these terms emphasizes the idea of the bride being transferred from one guardian to another, signifying a change in her social status as she becomes the responsibility of her husband.
